Surgery 101

Liver Transplantation

January 6, 2011

11:00 am

In this episode, Dr James Shapiro discusses liver transplantation. Topics covered include:

  • the history of transplantation
  • indications for liver transplant including acute liver failure and hepatocellular carcinoma
  • selection of recipients and donors
  • surgical approaches for liver transplantation
  • post-operative complications
  • immunosuppression after liver transplant
  • long term outcomes

Running time: 27:03